Library 2016/01/11ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library January 11, 2016
500 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on January 4, 2016, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice Chair Shimogawa at 5:10 p.m.
PRESENT: Linda Esping, Michelle Majewski, Stan Oftelie, Kenneth Shimogawa
ABSENT: David Robert "D.R." Heywood
STAFF: Audrey Luj an, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary,
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of Canyon Hills
Library, Paul Neilson, Sarah Judleka
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends' received a large donation of
books. The next large book sale will be in April. Jane Newell and Stephen Faessel will be doing a
presentation at their next meeting on January 25, 2016.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Once again our FOCAL volunteers and
library staff were treated to a Holiday Luncheon on December 6, 2015. Approximately 18 volunteers have
contributed almost 2,000 volunteer hours in 2015 and this luncheon honors their service. FOCAL held an
abbreviated book sale on December 16-19, 2015. Fifteen volunteers assisted with the sale which netted
more money than anticipated. FOCAL plans three book sales per year; the next one will be held in March
or April. The next meeting will be held on January 21, 2016. FOCAL has been receiving vintage books as
donations which have been selling well at online auctions.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is busy planning the 2016
Mystery Authors' Luncheon; this year's theme is "Brash."
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Paul Neilson and Sarah Judleka introduced themselves as
visitors observing the meeting.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2015 MEETING: MOTION: That the Board
approve the minutes of the December 14, 2015 meeting as presented. M/S: LE/MM - 3 Ayes
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. BUDGET: Audrey discussed the Library's budget priorities and infrastructure needs for Fiscal Year
2016/17. The Board expressed concern over the lack of funding for the Library's material collection.
V. INFORMATION
• The Anaheim Reads Kick -Off Event is January 30, 2016 from 4pm-6pm.
• The Euclid/Sunkist Renovation continues with an expected re -opening in June 2016.
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B. PUBLICITY: Included in the packet.
C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The Governor is approving more funding for the Library Services Technology
Act. These funds are typically for grants.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: A separation of statistics
during the Euclid/Sunkist Renovation was requested.
B. OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: A discussion was held on the difficulty by patrons and the Library Board
navigating the new website.
C. BRANCH SERVICES: Included in the packet.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
STAN OFTELIE: Enjoyed participating in the Altrusa Creative Writing Contest. The Gift of History project
at Anaheim Stadium gave away 10,000 books on the history of Orange County and over 30,000 county -wide to
all third grade students. Stan will be serving as the moderator for the Anaheim Reads Detective Panel on
February 20, 2016.
LINDA ESPING: None.
MICHELLE MAJEWSKI: Thanked the library for the READ poster. Michelle shared the story of one of her
high school senior students who went to the library for the first time and shared his experience with the class.
VICE CHAIR, KENNETH SHIMOGAWA: None.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be February 8, 2016 at Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Shimogawa adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.